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Gently nostalgic, Robert Mulligan's tender and insightful look at three teenage boys' approach to the mysteries of love and sex takes place on the coast of New England during World War II. While his two friends devote their time to investigating the process of getting laid, Hermie finds himself falling in love with the young wife of a U.S. serviceman away at the war. Stumbling over their misconceptions, fears, and ignorance, the boys fumble their way toward adulthood during their last summer of youth and innocence. Noted for his skill with young actors, Robert Mulligan (TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD) draws out the insecurities of growing up from his cast and will touch viewers reminiscing about their own coming of age.Product Identifiers
UPC0012569103320
eBay Product ID (ePID)3368543
Product Key Features
ActorJennifer O'neill
RatingG
Movie/TV TitleSummer of '42
DirectorRobert Mulligan
FormatDVD
Release Year2002
GenreDrama
Additional Product Features
Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Signal StandardDvd
Leading RoleJennifer O'neill
Film CountryUSA
Release Date20020205
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- 29 Mar, 2017
I love this Movie and Book is Great also
I love this movie, I've seen it now 4 or 5 times over the past 20 years. Jennifer O'Neill is Amazing and Gorgeously Beautiful in her sensitive portrayal of Dorothy. The books is great also. Very funny and heart warming book. It's a Hilarious book especially chapter 8. I've read and re-read the book 4 times over the years. I just get nostalgic and dust it off and re-read it. I've moved and lost the book so I just re-order it. Just some facts. Herman Raucher (the author) wrote this originally as a Screenplay, and SOLD the screen play to a studio. And the Studio decided to make the movie. Originally, they wanted an 'older woman' to play the part as in 30+ years old. Then Jennifer O'Neill audition and got the part. But she had reservations about the 'Nudity' because Jenn, didn't want to do nudity. She was assured that the 'scene' would be done 'tastefully and with style' and to "not" show nudity in any erotic or vulgar way. Hence that last bedroom scene, we never "actually" see them 'making love' it's just left to the viewers imagination. This screenplay was "actually the author Herman Raucher's Biography" these events all really happened to him. There was a "Dorothy". After the movie came out Herman the author received 6 letters from fans who claimed to be Dorothy. One of those 6 was the real Dorothy, Herman knew because he recognized the "handwriting" and that Dorothy knew details that only the Real Dorothy could know. But Dorothy closed the fan letter by saying, "it's best they not re-visit the past". aka not meetup again. And they let it lie. After the filming of the movie, the producers weren't sure if the movie would be a success, and they asked Herman to make the script into a book and write a book based on the script. Herman agreed and finished the book in 2-weeks. The Book "Summer of 42" was an Instant Bestseller. Hence the movie Trailer and advertising posters said, "Based on the Bestseller Summer of 42". The movie itself was an Instant hit also becoming that years (1971) sleeper hit raking in $43 million. The movie was made for a paltry $1 million budget and was actually filmed up in Mendocino, CA up northern CA between Eureka (near Oregon border) and San Francisco even though it was based on Nantucket Island in Massachusetts where Herman use to spend his summers. Packett Island (where the book and movie mention) was a made-up location, it doesn't exist. Because the producers weren't sure if the movie would be a hit they didn't pay Herman but offered him 10% of earnings which was a windfall for Herman because he says between the movie and book proceeds it continues to pay his bills to today. The book has gone into 4 re-prints because the book sold out. You can get the book on Amazon for $2 plus shipping. Jennifer O'Neill for her part the movie 'made' her and she was in high demand after this movie both as a model and actress. Jennifer led a storied life with 8 marriages. She almost died 3 times. Overdose attempt at age of 15 from heartsick because her parents wouldn't let her keep her pet dog and cat. Then she's an Equestrian and during a jump with a horse, the horse fell on her and broke her neck/back in 3 places. Then a gun accidentally discharged and nearly killed her. For 30 years she was Cover Girl for their line of cosmetics. And led a storied life. Jenn later bought the rights to Summer of 42' and wanted to make a Sequel but nothing became of it. There are 3 things that made this movie. 1. The wonderful script. Those words were actually said and done because it was Herman Raucher (Hermie's) Biography. That summer of 42' happened to him. 2. Jennifer O'Neill made the movie, her sensitive portrayal of Dorothy was amazing. You could see the bags under her eyes in the bedroom scene where she was actually crying. 3. The Haunting Music score by French composer Michel Legrand. For which they won the Oscar for best Original Score in 1972. Academy Awards, USA 1972 Won Oscar Best Music, Original Dramatic Score Michel Legrand Nominated Oscar Best Writing, Story and Screenplay Based on Factual Material or Material Not Previously Published or Produced Herman Raucher Best Cinematography Robert Surtees Best Film Editing Folmar BlangstedVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Sep, 2021
Sumer of 42
I watch this movie when I was a kid. I had not watch it in 30 plus year. I liked the movie that is why I purchased it. It was still a great movie with a great story line. Really liked the movie. Would reckamend it to anyone. Just a good movie.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 28 Aug, 2019
Good movie for older couples.
Nostalgic look at by gone days, youth, fantasies and coming of age movie. I recommend it for older viewers who have some knowledge of life in the '50's or even the '60's but many younger viewers probably just can't identify with most of the characters.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Jan, 2019
Great movie for the entire family.
One of my all time favorite movies.. The characters are truly engaging and take us back to a more innocent time.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 30 Aug, 2023
Enjoying the Summer of '42 during the summer of '23!
I thought I had already rated this! A GREAT movie! Starring one opf the most beautiful actresses to ever be on the big screen! Jennifer O'Neill.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 14 Aug, 2018
Shipped promptly
Saw this movie years ago in the theatre, now have it as part of my collection.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Apr, 2020
Young boys learning about sexuality.
Old movies that did not get much review then. Would be very entertaining to generation today.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Mar, 2022
Ranger
Great DVD, you will enjoy watching, the same as I did. It may cause to reflect on years that has gone by.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Aug, 2023
We all have a ' Summer Of 42 ' at sometime in our lives
Such a tender and touching movie about life and growing up in the WW II 40s era.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 11 Feb, 2020
MOVIE REVIEW
TOP LEVEL MOIVE...TO BAD THEY DONT MAKE MORE OF THESE GREAT MOVIES...Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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